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The press release contains more details: The DUNE: HOUSE ATREIDES comic book series will be adapted & scripted by Brian Herbert and Kevin J Anderson, who co-wrote the eponymous prequel novel based on Frank Herbert's notes Set in the years leading up to the explosive events of Dune, DUNE: HOUSE ATREIDES transports readers to the far[...]

How well do you know "Dune" characters, and do you think you could accurately rank them by levels of importance to the story? This is what Brian Herbert, son of "Dune" author Frank Herbert [and author in the Arrakis universe himself] asked fans about a week ago. Ranking of DUNE characters in order of importance to[...]

(This was echoed by Brian Herbert, son of Frank and continuing author within the novels.) Which, for fans, is nice to hear because that means storylines and scenes won't be scrapped for time, theoretically. This would also explain why one of the turned in scripts for the feature was upwards of 200 pages. Screenwriter Eric Roth (Forrest Gump, A Star[...]

Brian Herbert, author and son of Dune author Frank Herbert, has been a wealth of knowledge and source point for Legendary Pictures' upcoming Dune film. He was the first to confirm Oscar-nominated filmmaker Denis Villeneuve's involvement as director for the upcoming reboot, and to update eager fans on the status of the script(s). In a tweet last night, Brian says the fourth[...]

However, it told more of the story and even ventured into the sequel book, The Children of Dune. Legendary Pictures has been working on a new adaptation for some time, with Oscar-nominated director Denis Villeneuve at the helm and Brian Herbert (Frank's son, and author himself) on board as a consultant We know there have been a few[...]

Filmmaker Denis Villeneuve has said he is planning more than one "Dune" movie in his remake, but it'll still be awhile before we see it.

Brian Herbert, son of the late, great creator of the 'Dune' universe Frank Herbert (bless the Maker and his passing), took up the mantle of finishing his father's legacy He's since become the written voice of Arrakis, continuing the saga of House Atreides and the Fremen, as well as several of his own titles and works. Announced[...]

Now in under 140 characters, Brian Herbert (son of Dune author Frank Herbert) has confirmed that the contracts have all been signed, and Villeneuve will be directing. It's official — Legendary Pictures has signed the very talented Denis Villeneuve to direct the exciting new DUNE series film project. — Brian Herbert (@DuneAuthor) February 1, 2017 Back in late[...]